puffers (fish)

Simple text and photographs introduce beginning readers to puffer fish.

A sea monkey who is afraid of sinking and a pufferfish afraid of floating to the surface conquer their fears by sticking together.

"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to puffer fish."--Publisher.

"An octopus gets a big surprise when he chooses to pick on a tiny fish in the ocean"--Provided by publisher.

At rest, the pufferfish looks like a regular fish, but when it?s alarmed, watch out! Pufferfish quickly suck in water or air to blow up like a balloon. Many also have sharp spines for protection. These two defenses chase away most enemies. However, the pufferfish also produces one of the deadliest poisons in the world. Eating even a tiny amount of pufferfish is enough to kill many animals, even humans. Amazing photographs allow readers to swim in for a close-up view of these deadly creatures.

"In this book, readers will meet the cute but weird pufferfish"--.

Readers might know the pufferfish for its ability to inflate when threatened, but they ll be surprised to find that these inflatable fish are also deadly! This volume introduces readers to the freaky features of this marine creature, from its anatomy and habitat to its behavior and defenses. Readers will love exploring the brilliant color photographs of pufferfish in the wild, bringing this crazy creature to life. High-interest text and fun fact boxes make this an unforgettable reading experience. Detailed Table of Contents, Fact Boxes, For Further Information Section, Glossary, Index, Web Sites.

"This photo-illustrated book for beginning readers describes the physical features and behaviors of pufferfish. Includes picture glossary and index."--Provided by publisher.

Provides photographs and information about pufferfish, one of the world's smallest killers, explaining what they are, how they grow, what they look like, where they live, and why they can be deadly.

Everything scares Hardy the puffer fish, but when he is threatened by a shark, he finds a way to be brave.